Impress Your Boss—A Dozen Ways!
Do what is supposed to be expected of an employee. Everyday, make a short list of work priorities so that you will know what your boss needs the most. With that, if he asks for something, you will be able to face him and say, “Here, sir” rather than, “Sorry, I’m not done yet”, because [...]
Your Resume, Your Ad
By Priscilla Smith ResumeProfessionalWriters May 21, 2007 You advertise with your resume…nothing more, nothing less. Begin with an objective statement that greatly underscores your qualifications and goals, including how you meet employer needs. Be a bit cautious when adding more objective statements, although you might need to do so. Remember: you only have 10 to [...]
Try Networking, It Works!
By Ding Gnidab December 02, 2005 This is a true story: One day, Ms. Jane realized she’s already bored with her work. She thought she will not be able to perform her work effectively because she felt drained and unchallenged. She called few of her friends to ask if there are vacancies in their respective [...]
On Internship
You think spending 120 hours—or more—doing your internship just to get a good grade is such a waste? Think again. If you just ‘played’ during your internship, you really can tell it’s a waste. A big waste, actually. But if you took it seriously, acting like a true employee, you have given yourself a future [...]
Job Hunting While Employed
Employed but eager to resign and find a new job? That is something not wise. Let the job hunting begin without quitting from work— just yet. Get hold of your job to have more control in negotiating with your potential employers—especially about paycheck. But bear in mind—you should not lose focus on your current job [...]
Résumé Checklist
What to Include in Your Résumé Looking for a job—or looking for a better one? Great way to start is to write a résumé—comprehensive at that. The résumé is where your future with work lies. Why? It gives employers the first impression of how fit you are on the job you are applying for. Some [...]
Getting Ready For Interview!
At last, you are finally given the chance for the interview. Ready to go? Not yet. Aside from putting your self to a good night rest, you must be prepared for the interview. How? Here are some tips: Review your resume. It may sound ironic, but yes, you have to review your own resume. If [...]
Cover Letter: It Makes-Or Breaks-Your Application
Two to four seconds is all it takes for employers to scan your cover letter. If they are not able to see what they are looking for, your document—meaning your cover letter and your résumé—will be put to waste. Hurt? But that is the way it is. Cover letter makes—or breaks—your chance for interview. So, [...]
Résumé That Catches Employees’ Attention 100%
Hiring managers are the ones tasked by companies to employ workers. They are the ones who have the duty of choosing who to call for initial interview. Picking a job applicant depends on first impression alone. First impression comes in the form of a résumé that’s why it pays to make sure of doing it [...]
Resume Accepted Guidelines
By Lang Greene jgreene@jacklangstoninc.com August 30, 2007 A resume is the first line of defense for your education, experience, and accomplishments. It serves as a self-marketing tool that if done correctly will lead to a plethora of interviews and potential job offers. Each resume that is sent to a respective firm should be concise, grammatically [...]